Symphony of Horizon
La Rioja Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in La Rioja, Argentina at coordinates 29.4944° S, 66.1357° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,328.8 km² with an average annual precipitation of 366 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
La Rioja Basin is located in La Rioja, Argentina. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 29.4944° S, 66.1357° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, La Rioja Basin features an elevation/height of 341 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
La Rioja Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, La Rioja Basin can be explored. You can find nearby routes, natural discovery points, and regional markers under the "Nearby Discovery" tab. Visitors should check local environmental regulations and travel advisories before planning a visit.
| Drainage Area | 1,328.8 km² |
| Avg Slope | 4.00° |
| Precipitation | 366 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 7 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 341 m |
| Area | 1,328.8 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Glyptodon clavipes
Sclerocalyptus ornatus
Irenomys tarsalis
Ctenomys australis
Catagonus wagneri
Lyncodon patagonicus
Thylamys pulchellus
Megatherium americanum
Gallinula melanops
Nothura darwinii
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Liolaemus calliston
Philodryas erlandi
Epictia albipuncta
Erythrolamprus albertguentheri
Ophiodes intermedius
Dipsas lavillai
Leiosaurus paronae
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abaris picipes
Myllaena lynchi
Perittia nephele
Actinopus clavero
Elachista kherana
Euschistus cornutus
Ragytodes ocellifer
Megalopinus rubriventris
Abutilon thyrsodendron
Abutilon herzogianum
Oxalis morronei
Mimosa chacoensis
Manihot takape
Desmodium burkartii
Microstachys dasycarpa
Oxalis benjaminii
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,328.8 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.05 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
3 mm
Mean Discharge
0.126 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 0.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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